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We're back! After a long break, the whole crew got together to catch up on life, as well as share their favorite NFL Futures and predictions for the upcoming season. We are the only podcast that covers Dak Prescott's chances at an MVP while also discussing the woes of potty training children. Thanks for listening!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Life Updates14:56 NFL Futures and Predictions22:08 NFL Futures and MVP Predictions27:10 Bengals' Playoff Chances and Joe Burrow's MVP Candidacy34:43 Cowboys' Season Outlook and Betting Strategies39:33 Long Shot Bets: Dak Prescott and Daniel Jones42:09 Week One Betting Insights and Player Props45:17 Analyzing Player Performance and Stats46:21 Bengals Betting Insights47:58 Joe Burrow's Passing Yard Projections49:39 Betting on Comeback Players53:58 Future NFL Draft Predictions57:58 Caleb Williams and Bears' Offensive Line Dynamics01:01:19 Training Camp Insights01:02:38 Vikings' Playoff Prospects01:04:34 NFC North Predictions01:06:54 Injuries and Player Performance01:08:58 Quarterback Conversations01:10:07 Chiefs' Division Dominance01:12:00 Playoff Predictions and Betting Odds01:16:08 Playoff Predictions Begin01:18:59 NFC Seeding Discussion01:24:00 AFC Seeding Predictions01:28:59 Final Thoughts and Predictions01:29:42 The Vrable Effect and NFL Predictions01:32:44 Analyzing Last Year's Playoff Teams01:35:37 College Football Playoff Predictions01:39:18 SEC Championship Outlook01:43:55 Final Thoughts on College Football Landscape01:46:45 Tech's Potential in College Sports01:48:09 The Debate on College Football Playoff Expansion01:52:39 The Impact of Playoff Structure on College Football01:54:38 Final Thoughts and Predictions02:00:38 Dad Joke
Andrew and Alex meet up for an in-person edition of Making the Call. They start with their one big headlines including the dominance of Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship. Then they discuss the surprising turn of events at the NBA Draft Lottery that landed the Mavs with the number one pick. They discuss what that means for their interest in the fandom moving forward, and what this offseason and upcoming season could look like. Then they discuss the Stars beating the Winnipeg Jets and moving onto the Western Conference Finals. They talk about expectations for the WCF, and how the Stars match up against the Edmonton Oilers. They end the podcast with some MLB talk and NBA Finals predictions!Join our Discord HERE!Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack HERE!Don't forget to check out our Youtube channel!Host: Andrew and AlexTwitterInstagramFacebook
The hiatus is over! Andrew, Alex, and Austin reconvene to catch up on all that has happened in the last six weeks. They discuss some of the movies and tv shows they've been watching recently, how the season has gone for the Rangers and Mariners, the Cowboys trading for George Pickens, the Stars and Mikko's HEATER, and of course the idiocy of Nico Harrison. It's good to be back!!Join our Discord HERE!Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack HERE!Don't forget to check out our Youtube channel!Host: Andrew, Austin, and AlexTwitterInstagramFacebook
Andrew and Austin are here to record a new episode of Making the Call! They start with each of their One Big Headline before discussing the biggest Texas Rangers storylines ahead of Opening Day! They try to figure out which pitchers will get the final two spots in the rotation, as well as whether or not Evan Carter will make the Opening Day Roster. Then they try to predict the full 26 man roster that the Rangers will start the season with. After that they discuss the first weekend of March Madness and what to expect the rest of the tournament. Join our Discord HERE!Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack HERE!Don't forget to check out our Youtube channel!Host: Andrew, and AustinTwitterInstagramFacebook
Andrew and Austin do a draft of the best endings in TV and Movies! Specific spoilers time stamped below. Enjoy!- How I Met Your Mother (00:30:32-00:31:00)- Interstellar (00:39:24-00:40:27)- The Prestige (00:48:44-00:49:17)Join our Discord HERE!Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack HERE!Don't forget to check out our Youtube channel!Host: Andrew, and AustinTwitterInstagramFacebook
We're back! After a two week hiatus, Andrew and Austin record a podcast all about the Texas Rangers. They talk about the key additions and subtractions this offseason, what went wrong in 2024, and what needs to go right in 2025. They also make picks for their bounce-back candidates, as well as which young guys can make a leap. Opening Day is right around the corner, and we are pumped for more Rangers coverage on Making the Call!Join our Discord HERE!Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack HERE!Don't forget to check out our Youtube channel!Host: Andrew, and AustinTwitterInstagramFacebookChapters00:00 One Big Headline24:51 New Additions to the Rangers30:01 Key Departures from the Team33:36 Reflections on the Previous Season38:05 Analyzing the AL West Landscape41:17 The Astros' Transition Period43:34 Predictions for Player Rebounds53:26 Injury Concerns56:25 Pitching Strategies and Closer Dilemmas01:00:06 Star Players and Their Impact
Luka got traded. We still don't understand it. It still hurts.
At the end of the show, we give out our favorite Super Bowl Props.
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00:00 Luka Trade
01:01:05 Super Bowl Prop Bets
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02:01 One Big Headline
07:00 Conference Championship Recap: Bills vs. Chiefs
14:18 Analyzing the Eagles' Success and Coaching Impact
29:16 Jayden Daniels: A Rookie's Remarkable Season
31:10 Rookie Season Comparisons: Daniels vs. Stroud
34:32 Innovative Training: Virtual Reality in Football
35:31 Ranking Quarterbacks: Daniels' Future in the NFL
37:47 Super Bowl Matchup Analysis: Chiefs vs. Eagles
42:02 Coaching Changes: Cowboys' New Direction
51:17 Ben Johnson's Move: Bears' New Head Coach
55:44 Aaron Glenn: Jets' New Head Coach and Challenges
58:45 Navigating Coaching Changes in the NFL
01:10:41 Dynasty Buy-Low Candidates
Andrew, Alex, and Rozey start with their One Big Headline which includes Rozey's thoughts on the 2025 draft class in terms of Fantasy impact. Then they discuss the latest NFL coaching news including the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy parting ways, and the possible candidates to be the next Cowboys HC. After that, they take a look at the six teams who lost in the Wild Card round, and take a status report for those teams moving forward. They end the podcast by previewing all four Divisional Round matchups, and make their picks for each one.
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00:00 NFL Wild Card Round Recap
05:02 Mavericks Season Struggles
10:05 Rangers New TV Deal
17:04 Coaching Changes in the NFL
20:27 The Future of the Cowboys' Coaching Decisions
24:26 Assessing the Cowboys' Roster and Draft Strategy
28:22 Coaching Changes in the NFL: New Hires and Impacts
40:28 Ben Johnson's Future and Coaching Aspirations
41:27 Brady's Dual Role Dilemma
42:14 Wild Card Round Recap
46:44 Steelers' Coaching Conundrum
52:24 Tomlin's Future in Pittsburgh
58:30 Broncos' Bright Future
59:25 Packers' Potential and Consistency
01:00:21 Injuries and Team Performance
01:01:41 Coaching and Player Development Issues
01:03:10 Vikings' Struggles and Sam Darnold's Future
01:05:37 Defensive Adjustments and Game Strategies
01:07:41 Broadcasting Insights and Analysis
01:10:19 Divisional Round Preview and Predictions
01:24:49 Eagles vs Commanders: Game Predictions
01:31:09 Rams at Eagles: Analyzing the Matchup
01:40:30 Ravens at Bills: The Charizard Game
Bonus episode of Making the Call this week! Andrew is joined by his wife, Becca, to discuss a wide variety of topics. They start by quizzing each other on "guy things / girl things" to see how much the other knows. Then Becca talks about how being pregnant has led to her craving some of Andrew's favorite foods. After that they go back and forth on the worst things in sports from 2024 before sharing their thoughts on the Rest vs Rust debate. The podcast ends with Becca power ranking her most anticipated shows/movies for 2025.
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We're back for the first episode of 2025! Andrew and Austin start with their One Big Headlines including a check-in on A&M sports, and the movies Andrew has been watching while he's sick. Then they look at the results of their preseason bets, and we find out who lost the Wig Bet. After that they discuss Week 18 of the NFL Season, and preview every game in the Wild Card Round. Finally, they end the show previewing the CFP semifinals, and they make their pick for who's going to win it all.
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Andrew and Rozey start with their One Big Headlines including the Rangers re-signing Nathan Eovaldi. After that they discuss Week 14 of the NFL season including the Lions' dominant season and their Super Bowl aspirations, who they trust more in the playoffs between the Vikings and Steelers, who the 7 seed will be in the NFC, an electric Josh Allen/Matt Stafford matchup, and much more. After that they shift towards Fantasy Football and discuss the things they wish they knew before the season before Rozey gives out his League Winners for this year's Fantasy Playoffs.
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00:00 Introduction to the NFL Season Highlights
01:45 Fantasy Football Insights and Strategies
08:39 Breaking News: Nathan Eovaldi's Contract and Rangers' Prospects
11:18 Lions' Impressive Season and Playoff Prospects
25:19 NFC Playoff Picture and Predictions
30:02 NFC North Playoff Picture
35:57 Vikings' Surprising Success
41:57 Steelers and Vikings: Similar Paths
44:51 Bills vs. Rams: A Game for the Ages
50:06 Fantasy Football Insights and Lessons Learned
57:16 Fantasy Football Insights: Lessons Learned
01:01:24 Rookie Expectations and Performance
01:04:34 Brock Bowers: A Rookie Sensation
01:09:15 Surprising Performances and Disappointments
01:14:38 League Winners: Hidden Gems for Your Roster
Andrew and Rozey start with their One Big Headlines including the Rangers re-signing Nathan Eovaldi. After that they discuss Week 14 of the NFL season including the Lions' dominant season and their Super Bowl aspirations, who they trust more in the playoffs between the Vikings and Steelers, who the 7 seed will be in the NFC, an electric Josh Allen/Matt Stafford matchup, and much more. After that they shift towards Fantasy Football and discuss the things they wish they knew before the season before Rozey gives out his League Winners for this year's Fantasy Playoffs.Join our Discord HERE!Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack HERE!Don't forget to check out our Youtube channel!.Host: Andrew, Alex, and RozeyTwitterInstagramFacebookChapters00:00 Introduction to the NFL Season Highlights01:45 Fantasy Football Insights and Strategies08:39 Breaking News: Nathan Eovaldi's Contract and Rangers' Prospects11:18 Lions' Impressive Season and Playoff Prospects25:19 NFC Playoff Picture and Predictions30:02 NFC North Playoff Picture35:57 Vikings' Surprising Success41:57 Steelers and Vikings: Similar Paths44:51 Bills vs. Rams: A Game for the Ages50:06 Fantasy Football Insights and Lessons Learned57:16 Fantasy Football Insights: Lessons Learned01:01:24 Rookie Expectations and Performance01:04:34 Brock Bowers: A Rookie Sensation01:09:15 Surprising Performances and Disappointments01:14:38 League Winners: Hidden Gems for Your Roster
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00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode
02:35 Personal Headlines and Sports Updates
05:13 Movie Reviews and Entertainment Discussion
08:29 Transition to Football Discussion
09:11 Texas A&M vs. Texas Game Analysis
16:34 Recruitment and Future of Texas A&M
20:33 Conference Championship Games and Surprises
23:21 College Football Playoff Rankings Discussion
32:26 Coaching Changes and Expectations
36:37 NFL Player Conduct and Suspensions
39:58 Disappointing NFL Seasons
44:57 Super Bowl Contenders and Playoff Predictions
46:10 Packers and Vikings: Analyzing the NFC North Contenders
49:19 Kirk Cousins' Departure: Reflections and Future Implications
54:23 The Enigma of Jameis Winston: A Celebration of Quirkiness
01:00:02 Stadiums and Home Field Advantage: The Case for Domes vs. Open Air
01:04:46 College Experiences and Influences
01:07:27 NFL Quarterback Performances and Analysis
01:11:50 Coaching Decisions and Clock Management
01:15:00 College Basketball Season and Upcoming Matchups
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What a weekend of football! Andrew and Alex breakdown all the action from CFB Saturday and NFL Sunday including: Indiana getting blown out and a big SEC mess, what to make of the NFC West, if the Texans just aren't a good football team, if they're believers in the Eagles, and much more. After that, they end the podcast with drafting Thanksgiving foods to build the ultimate spread!
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Andrew, Austin, Alex, and Rozey start the show with each of their One Big Headline including the brand new College Football Playoff Rankings, Fantasy Football players to target down the stretch, and more. After that they get into the top NFL news including Daniel Jones getting benched, how the AFC hierarchy is going to shake out, and if any NFC team can challenge the Lions. Then to wrap the podcast, Austin hosts a game of Thanksgiving Jeopardy to get us in the right state of mind for Turkey Day!
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Andrew is on for a quick solo podcast this week! He starts with discussing what Fanatics and the Dallas Cowboys have in common. Then he looks at the current and projected NFL Head Coach openings, and he ranks them based on being the best destination. After that, he checks in on Making the Call's preseason picks for College Football Playoff, Best NFL Future Bets, and much more!
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Alex and Andrew start the show with breaking down the start to the Mavs season. They discuss who should start between Lively and Gafford, and how perfect of a fit Klay Thompson has been. After that they get into Week 8 of the NFL season including: Anthony Richardson getting benched, the Stefon Diggs injury, Russell Wilson being 2-0, Jameis looking awesome, and much more. Finally they end the podcast with Andrew's analysis of NFL Team Spending vs EPA production to look at which teams are getting the most bang for their buck.
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Andrew, Rozey, and Alex are on to break down all the action from NFL Week 7. They start with their One Big Headlines before discussing all the injuries across the NFL from Week 7: Both Bucs' WRs, Brandon Aiyuk, Jayden Daniels, and Deshaun Watson. After that they talk about the rumors that the Rams are shopping Cooper Kupp, and where they think he'll get traded to. Then, they move to the games from Week 7 and talk about Josh Allen's dominant game against a good Titans defense, the Texans struggling on offense against the Packers, and the Lions surviving against the Vikings. As a bonus, the guys also check in on all the pre-season futures bets from the Division Preview episodes to see how they're looking so far.
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Andrew's on for a solo podcast this week. He starts by discussing the latest drama with Jerry Jones, and why it's the latest example of his failures as the Cowboys General Manager. After that, Andrew discusses the Amari Cooper and Davante Adams trades, as well as the MLB Playoffs and the upcoming NBA season.
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